Background
Gundersheimer, Herman Samuel was born on April 25, 1903 in Wurzburg, Germany. Came to United States, 1940, naturalized, 1945. Son of Samuel and Sofie (Salzer) Gundersheimer.
Gundersheimer, Herman Samuel was born on April 25, 1903 in Wurzburg, Germany. Came to United States, 1940, naturalized, 1945. Son of Samuel and Sofie (Salzer) Gundersheimer.
Student, University Munich, Germany, 1922. Student, University Wurzburg, 1923. Student, University Berlin, 1924.
Doctor philosophy, University Leipzig, Germany, 1925.
Museum assistant, Ulm, Germany, 1926-1928. Assistant curator museum Frankfurt on the Main, Germany, 1929-1932. Director Rothchild Museum, Germany, 1933-1939.
Lecturer in art history American University, 1940. Assistant professor art history Temple University, 1941-1943, associate professor, 1943-1947, professor, 1948-1970, professor emeritus, 1973—2004, chairman department art history, 1943-1970, director art history study tours, 1951-1967. Director Temple University Abroad, Rome, 1970-1973.
Guest professor University Tel Aviv, 1973-1974, LaSalle College, 1974-1982.
Member College Art Association, Renaissance Society, American Association of University Professors, Pennsylvania Academy Art, Philadelphia Museum Art, Rosenbach Museum Clubs: Franklin Inn.
Married Frieda Siegel, May 21, 1935. Children: Werner L., Ann E.